Taiwan, Kaohsiung: Kaohsiung American SchoolReleased by the Office of Overseas SchoolsWashington, DC
The Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, nonprofit, college-preparatory school with an American curriculum modeled on stateside standards and learner objectives. The School serves foreign passport holding students from the international community of Organization: The Board of Directors of the Curriculum: The curriculum is based on the Faculty: In the 2007-2008 school year, there are 33 faculty members. Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment was 330 (152 in lower school, 65 in the middle school, and 113 in the high school). Facilities: In addition to 38 classrooms, there are 2 science labs, 2 computer labs, a library, 2 music rooms, an art room, a physical education weight room, a running track, a soccer field, and new playground facilities. A cafetorium provides areas for a catered lunch for students along with a school community facility for assemblies and performances. Finances: In the 2007-2008 school year, about 98 percent of the School's income derives from school tuition and registration fees. The annual registration fee is $762. The annual tuition rates are: Pre-K 2: $6,860; Kdg.: $9,055; elementary: $9,207; middle: $10,000; and high school: $10,549. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
Released on November 27, 2007 |
